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Latest News from Jamestown NY

The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.

Congressional Art Competition Accepting Submissions From High School Students

April 1, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Congressman Nick Langworthy announced that his office is accepting submissions for the 2025 Congressional Art Competition on behalf of New York’s 23rd Congressional District. All high school students living in in the district are eligible to submit … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News

City Council To Vote On HOME Program Funds Reallocation, Resolution To Separate Police, Fire Dept. Leadership

March 31, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will vote on reallocating HOME program funds and also vote on a resolution to separate the Police and Fire Department leadership. Council will vote on submitting an amendment to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 1061 Allen Street, Annual Action Plan, CSEA Local 1000, Gateway Lofts, HOME Program, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Police Department, Kim Ecklund, Matt Coon, Sam Teresi, Tim Jackson, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Environmental Protection Agency

BPU Yard Waste Site Reopens April 12

March 31, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Yard Waste Site will reopen April 12. A new 2025 Yard Waste Site sticker is required to enter the Site. The site is located at 1001 Monroe Street and will be open 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturdays, April … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Yard Waste Site

Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union Renews $15,000 Sponsorship With TRC, Filling The Gap

March 31, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union has renewed a $15,000 corporate sponsorship contribution to The Resource Center and Filling the Gap, Inc. As a corporate sponsor, Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union will receive recognition as a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Filling the Gap Inc, John Felton, Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, The Resource Center

Spring Trout Fishing Season Starts April 1

March 31, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The spring trout fishing season starts tomorrow, April 1. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s extensive spring stocking includes nearly 1.9 million trout in waters statewide. The stocking of catchable-size brook, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Randolph hatchery, Spring Trout fishing season, whirling disease

County Legislature Passes Resolution Keeping 8% Sales Tax, No Changes to Municipal Distribution

March 28, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Legislature passed along party lines a resolution that requests to keep the county’s additional 1% sales tax. The current sales tax in Chautauqua County is 8%, with the county required to make a request to New York State … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audit and Control Committee, Chautauqua County Government, Chautauqua County Legislature, Fred Larson, Kim Ecklund, Nick Wesier, Sales Tax

Petitions For Jamestown School Board Now Available

March 28, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Petitions for the Jamestown School Board Election on May 20, 2025 are available beginning today. There are two seats up for election this year that are currently held by Joe Pawelski and Frank Galeazzo. The two candidates receiving the highest … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2025-26 Jamestown School Budget, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Frank Galeazzo, Jamestown School Board, Joe Pawelski, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Rhonda Frank

U.S. Army Corp Holding Virtual Meeting On Chautauqua Lake Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Project

March 28, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District will be hosting a virtual public meeting to provide updates on the Chautauqua Lake Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Project. The Army Corp said that sedimentation, nuisance aquatic-vegetation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration project, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

St. Susan Center’s Annual Basket Fair Is March 29

March 28, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

St. Susan Center will hold their 22nd Annual Spring Basket Fair this Saturday. The event begins at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 29 at the Fluvanna Community Center, on 3363 Fluvanna Avenue. There will be dozens of baskets and gift … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: St. Susan Center, St. Susan Center Basket Fair

United Arts Appeal Accepting Grant Applications

March 28, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County is accepting applications from Chautauqua County artists and organizations for its 2025 Projects Pool Grants Program. Grants of up to $500 are available to quality arts programs and organizations as well … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County

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